This is the video we produced for our school's dedication. It chronicles the history of the land on which we are built, and the history of the families that owned the land. The following is how it was introduced at our school's dedication.

When we opened Kimmel Farm we felt it very important to preserve andrecord our history as it unfolds. That's something that can beoverlooked as the business of school goes forward day by day. But wealso thought it important to gather the history of this place prior tothe school being built. This land has long served a purpose, just asit does today as we work hard to educate our students.Over the last week I had the pleasure of spending time with Jean KimelTopping and Edgar Miller, the previous land owners who agreed to selltheir property so Flat Rock Middle and Kimmel Farm Elementary could be born. They graciously shared their stories and family photographs withus.We're named Kimmel Farm for a reason, and want our students to get asense of the rich history this place possesses- to know the reason forthat name. Knowing that history will help give our school purpose, itsown unique identity, and a sense of pride. It also sets a standard forhard work and achievement.Those were the motives behind creating the following videopresentation we'd like to share tonight. It's called Kimmel Farm - OurPast, Present, and future.